Preserve - Protect - Promote
Town Hall
42 North Street
Goshen, CT 06756
ph: 860-307-6244
alt: 860-491-2115
goshenag
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Join us for a celebration and a Free Tour of Goshen's great farms during the
4th Annual Open Farm Tour
August 1st & 2nd
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please Note: some farms have special hours and demonstrations... see below for details.
Information and maps ( click here for an online map) will be available at each farm or you may visit the main information booth at The Gazebo building located on the Goshen Fair Grounds. Farm tour representatives will be there to answer questions and assist with directions to the farms.
Launch point for the tour is at The Gazebo:
Goshen Fairgrounds (Rte 63) 116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT. 06756
Contact: Clint - 860-307-6244
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Farm Tour T-Shirts will be available at the Gazebo at the Fairgrounds or by email at: goshenagcouncil@gmail.com
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**** The Participating Farms are... ****
1. Ivy Mountain Farm -
Specializing in the sale of Dairy Goats to individual families who desire to produce fresh goat milk, ice cream, soap,
cheese, and butter.
1-860-491-1498 marytracy7@gmail.com
203 Ivy Mountain Rd., Goshen, Connecticut 06756
Ivy Moutain Farm will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm with demonstrations by request on animal husbandry (eg.) hoof care, milking, assessing for health issues.
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2. Miranda Vineyard -
Open: Sat. 12-6 & Sun. 12-5
860-491-9906
42 Ives Rd., Goshen, Connecticut 06756
maria@mirandavineyard.com www.mirandavineyard.com
** Featuring a Special Wine Demonstration
on Sunday at 2:00 PM
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3. Goshen Farmers Market -(located at Miranda Vineyard)
Where: Miranda Vineyard, 42 Ives Road, Goshen, CT. 06756
When: Saturday, August 1st, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Goshen Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, August 1st from 10 am to 1 pm. We are located again this year at Miranda Vineyard and have an extensive list of local vendors. We also have the GFM On line ordering where customers can order their fresh meats and seafood and pick them up at the Market.
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4. Mohawk Bison -
The Farm Store will be open and we will be offering hayrides to get an upclose look at the Bison.
Contact info:
Mohawk Bison, LLC
PeterFay
47 Allyn Rd., Goshen, Connecticut 06756
860-601-0206
mohawkbison@snet.net www.mohawkbison.com
** Note: Mohawk Bison is open Saturday and Sunday
from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
** Offering Hayrides throughout the weekend
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5. Old Barn Farm -
"Voted Best Blueberry Farm in CT.
by Yankee Magazine"
May/June issue
Offering 15 different varities of Blueberries
860-491-0017 carl@oldbarnfarmct.com www.oldbarnfarmct.com
300 Bartholomew Hill Rd., Goshen, Connecticut 06756
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6. Pie Hill Farm-
Quality Horse Boarding & Training in Litchfield County
860-480-0249
email: mgrambo@amcomm.net
71 Pie Hill Road, Goshen, Connecticut
** Perfect Partnership Demonstration
by Beth Dube
11:30 am - Sat. & Sunday
Lessons and Jumping from 1 - 2:30 on Saturday
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7. Serenity Farm - * New on the Farm Tour*
Contact:
Sharon Lauglin
213 East Street North, Goshen, CT. 06756
email: madeforyou@sbcglobal.net
203-554-3524
Come and see a "farm-to-be" that is already off-grid. The farm will be a self sustained, organic farm growing fruits, vegetables, herbs and many flowers. It will be the home to 4 alpacas, many chickens and at least 2 bee hives next spring. Explore the beginnings of a farm, what goes into the planning and thoughts of a "farm to be".
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8. Sunset Meadow Vineyards -
599 Old Middle St., Goshen, Connecticut 06756
860-201-4654
sunsetmeadowvineyards@yahoo.com
**Note: Our Winery will be open from 11:00 - 6:00 on Saturday and 11:00 - 5:00 on Sunday.
Events for Open Farm Tour:
Saturday at 2:00 & 4:00 pm & Sunday at 3:00 pm : Meet our Winemaker and join him for a vineyard and wine production tour/and educational session.
Highlights of our Farm: Sunset Meadow Vineyards is a family owned and operated farm and winery located on Route 63 in Goshen. The land which is now vineyard has always been dedicated to farmland. Having been a horse farm, dairy farm, beef cattle and hay and now vineyard. There are over 50 acres of intensely planted grapevines throughout our vineyards here at Sunset Meadow. We are extremely dedicated to practicing sustainable farming methods. (Some of which you will learn on the tour). Sunset Meadow Vineyards has been proudly awarded the "Certified CT Grown” distinction for our wines and has won “Best of CT” two years running. Join us for a tour, a tasting, or take home a bottle!
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9.Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates -
Specilaizing in our "Signautre Single Cow Origin Chocolates and Caramels" made with our own cream, butter and milk.
Highlights of the tour:
1. "Cow Talk" - come meet one of our top cows - 11:30 Sat. & Sun.
2. Cabot Cheese Tasting - sample award winning Cabot cheeses
3. Milking Demonstration - 12:00 Sat. & Sun.
4. Antique Tractor Display & "Start the Engines" at 3:00 Sat. & Sun.
5. The Art of Woodworking Furniture Exhibit - featuring works created by Clint and Lyndon
6. Wood Mill Demonstration at 2:00 pm on Sunday
7. Live Music by Fran & Dan - Acoustic Guitar and Fiddle
Contact:
Clint: 860-307-6244 - Farm & Cows
Kimberly : 860-309-2545 - Chocolates and Creamery
280 Town Hill Road, Goshen, Connecticut 06756
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10. West Street Farm-
Sustainably- Grown Vegetables & Raw Honey
Contact:
Lauri Szpak & Dexter Kinsella
103 West Street, Goshen, Connecticut 06756
860-491-3364
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** Premier Event Sponsors: **
McPhee Electric
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Torrington Savings Bank
129 Main Street
P.O. Box 478
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
860-496-2152
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Farm Credit East
Contact: David Rifenburgh
190 State Route 9H
Hudson, NY 12534-3819
518-851-3313
dave.rifenburgh@farmcrediteast.com
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Union Savings Bank
More than a bank…WE’RE PART OF your COMMUNITY.
Contact: Lynn Cossette
Assistant Vice President
Branch Manager
4 Sharon Turnpike , Goshen, Connecticut 06756
860.491.9513
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Central CT. Coop Farmers Association
10 Apel Place
Manchester, CT. 06042
1-860-649-4523
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Ruwet - Sibley Equipment Corporation
DBA:R&S Rentals & Sales
Tim Ruwet
1703 East Main Street
Torrington, CT. 06790
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Blue Seal Feeds
Litchfield Store
Contact: Bob Heitus
1-860-482-3864
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Town Hall
42 North Street
Goshen, CT 06756
ph: 860-307-6244
alt: 860-491-2115
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